The Other Wind

, #6

by ,

Audiobook

English language

Published June 1, 2014 by Recorded Books, Inc..

(6 reviews)

The sorcerer Alder fears sleep. The dead are pulling him to them at night. Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go to Tenar, Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined by amber-eyed Irian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of a woman. The threat can be confronted only in the Immanent Grove on Roke, the holiest place in the world and there the king, hero, sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand. In this final book of the Earthsea Cycle, Le Guin combines her magical fantasy with a profoundly human, earthly, humble touch.

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reviewed The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin (Earthsea, #6)

A good end to a series.

The sixth book in the Earthsea-cycle and the actual last book of the series was a good ending to this story. As a reader you understand the story goes on, but that the part that we take part in ends here. I appreachiated the expanded character roster in this book in addition to seeing old aquaintances again. The characters felt distinct and diverse, probably because characters of different backgrounds were given their own stage. This book continues on what LeGuin began in the fourth book, in deepening the characters and raising question on who is good and who is bad.

reviewed The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin (The Earthsea Cycle, #6)

Perfect resolution to one of my favourite series

Not only in the story itself, but also the pacing and atmosphere make this a perfect resolution to a series I've been slowly reading for something like 10 years. The circle feels satisfyingly complete, and I probably will start again with A Wizard Of Earthsea sooner or later.

reviewed The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin (The Earthsea Cycle, #6)

Perfect, satisfying ending to a great series

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A great conclusion to the Earthsea series. One of the best sort: the kind that immediately makes you want to start right back at the beginning. It ties up all the existing threads and questions about its world so beautifully, that reading the series again with the knowledge of how it ends doesn't spoil the story, but is its own kind of pleasure.

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Subjects

  • Fiction, fantasy, general
  • Earthsea (imaginary place), fiction

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